The 19 - year - old signed a new deal with the club last January [via BBC Sport] and has been on the cusp of the first team over the past couple of seasons. (caughtoffside.com)
With van Gaal's attempts to bring in a new central defender proving unsuccessful thus far, Smalling, who signed a new deal with the club towards the end of last season, could potentially save his manager some money in the transfer market if he can seize the opportunity with both hands. (caughtoffside.com)
Manchester City officials expected the Bosnian international striker to sign a new deal with the club in due course. (caughtoffside.com)